An attractive new Clematis from the famed Clematis grower and hybridizer Szczepan Marczynski! A very unique looking flower, with light blue blossoms sprinkled with light violet splashes. A light, almost white bar appears at the center of the sepals. This blooms heaviest in June and July, then moderately through the end of August.
A member of:
Group 3—Late flowering cultivars
These varieties bloom first on new growth beginning in midsummer, and then again on new shoots in early fall. The second round will likely produce smaller flowers than the first and flowers that were double the first time may be single the second time.
Though their growth habit makes them difficult to prune, it can be done in late winter or early spring. All shoots can be cut back to the previous year's wood, just above the base of the plant. This pruning is necessary to avoid getting a bare stem with a thick tangle above it. The spring flowers will be eliminated for that year, but the late summer flowers should still be produced. Alternatively, if you don't want to cut the entire plant back all at once, pruning can be done in stages over a period of 3 years. Each year, prune back 1/3 of the stems to 6-9 inches above a couple of well-developed buds.
15ct Tray |
Height:
8.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Climbing Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Clematis can be grown in full sun or light shade, but its base and roots must be completely shaded. You may need to plant a small shrub or large perennial directly in front of its rootball to keep it cool and shaded. A thick layer of mulch will also help to keep the soil moist. This vine prefers to be grown in moist, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Adding lime to the soil will help to provide these conditions.
When planting clematis, it is important to plant it 3" deeper than it was in the original pot. Bury the first set of entire leaves to encourage the production of strong shoots from below soil level and to discourage clematis wilt.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Growing Temperature:
Start cool at 45° F
Holding Temperature:
55° F
Soil PH:
5.7-6.4
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Use water soluble fertilizers at a rate of 50-100 ppm nitrate delivered under a constant feed. To prevent salts from reaching undesirable levels, irrigate with clear water every fourth watering.
Vernalization:
Liners will arrive vernalized.
Pests & Diseases:
Root knot nematode, blister beetle, tarnished plant bug, cyclamen mite.
Leaf spot (Ascochyta and others), powdery mildew, smut, rusts, leaf blight (Pleospora), bacterial wilt, stem rot, bacterial crown gall (Agrobacterium).
Potting & Timing:
The 15ct trays have been planted so that the crown is at the appropriate level below the soil surface. When receiving the trays, plant the liners so that the soil surface of the liner is about 1/2" below the soil surface in the pot. At planting time insert either a stake or trellis in the pot if they are not already staked. It is best to insert your support system right away because young shoots can be damaged very easily. After planting, water thoroughly using clear water. Begin growing cool (40-45 degrees F) so that the roots can start growing before the tops start making their demands on the root system. Once the roots are established you can increase the temperature to 55 degrees F to finish.
Moisture:
Soil should be allowed to dry between waterings but not to the point of wilting. To help prevent foliar diseases, water plants early in the day, which allows the foliage to dry out before nightfall.
Planting Level:
Plant the liner so that the soil surface is approximately 1/2" below the soil surface of the pot.
Other Comments:
Controlling foliar pathogens should be done on a preventative basis. Apply every 14-21 days and rotate between chemicals to avoid resistance. Do not apply fungicides containing the active ingredient Etridiazole (trade names Banrot, Terrazole and Truban). These chemicals will cause severe phototoxicity and most likely plant death. The following fungicides are considered safe to apply: Cleary's 3336, Domain, Fungo, Daconil, Spectro 90, Chipco 26019, Sextant and Zerotol.
Grower Tips:
Varieties that bloom off of old wood will have been tied to a 10" stake. Varieties that flower off new growth will not be staked and will have been trimmed back in the winter.
Grow cool to promote root development before too much top growth appears.
Provide some kind of support for the vines such as a trellis or bamboo stake.
Vines may have to be trained weekly to avoid tangling with nearby plants.
Height:
8.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Climbing Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Clematis can be grown in full sun or light shade, but its base and roots must be completely shaded. You may need to plant a small shrub or large perennial directly in front of its rootball to keep it cool and shaded. A thick layer of mulch will also help to keep the soil moist. This vine prefers to be grown in moist, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Adding lime to the soil will help to provide these conditions.
When planting clematis, it is important to plant it 3" deeper than it was in the original pot. Bury the first set of entire leaves to encourage the production of strong shoots from below soil level and to discourage clematis wilt.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Growing Temperature:
Start cool at 45° F
Holding Temperature:
55° F
Soil PH:
5.7-6.4
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.5 pour through method
Fertility:
Use water soluble fertilizers at a rate of 50-100 ppm nitrate delivered under a constant feed. To prevent salts from reaching undesirable levels, irrigate with clear water every fourth watering.
Vernalization:
Liners will arrive vernalized.
Pests & Diseases:
Root knot nematode, blister beetle, tarnished plant bug, cyclamen mite.
Leaf spot (Ascochyta and others), powdery mildew, smut, rusts, leaf blight (Pleospora), bacterial wilt, stem rot, bacterial crown gall (Agrobacterium).
Potting & Timing:
The 15ct trays have been planted so that the crown is at the appropriate level below the soil surface. When receiving the trays, plant the liners so that the soil surface of the liner is about 1/2" below the soil surface in the pot. At planting time insert either a stake or trellis in the pot if they are not already staked. It is best to insert your support system right away because young shoots can be damaged very easily. After planting, water thoroughly using clear water. Begin growing cool (40-45 degrees F) so that the roots can start growing before the tops start making their demands on the root system. Once the roots are established you can increase the temperature to 55 degrees F to finish.
Moisture:
Soil should be allowed to dry between waterings but not to the point of wilting. To help prevent foliar diseases, water plants early in the day, which allows the foliage to dry out before nightfall.
Planting Level:
Plant the liner so that the soil surface is approximately 1/2" below the soil surface of the pot.
Other Comments:
Controlling foliar pathogens should be done on a preventative basis. Apply every 14-21 days and rotate between chemicals to avoid resistance. Do not apply fungicides containing the active ingredient Etridiazole (trade names Banrot, Terrazole and Truban). These chemicals will cause severe phototoxicity and most likely plant death. The following fungicides are considered safe to apply: Cleary's 3336, Domain, Fungo, Daconil, Spectro 90, Chipco 26019, Sextant and Zerotol.
Grower Tips:
Varieties that bloom off of old wood will have been tied to a 10" stake. Varieties that flower off new growth will not be staked and will have been trimmed back in the winter.
Grow cool to promote root development before too much top growth appears.
Provide some kind of support for the vines such as a trellis or bamboo stake.
Vines may have to be trained weekly to avoid tangling with nearby plants.
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